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Group XVI. No. 161 



(ill TEN MINUTES' 
EXERCISE 
FOR BUSY MEN 

A. Complete Course in Physical Education 

FIVE SEPARATE COURSES 

Free Work : Chest Weights 

Dumb Bells 

Wands : Indian Clubs 

BY 

LUTHER HALSEY QULICK. M.D. 

1^.^ Ex-Presi(lptit American Physical Education Society; Presi- i''^ 

\. >/ dent National Playground Association; Ex-Director ^ \J 

Physical Education in tlie Public Schools ^ ""^ 
of (ireater New York. 



Published by 

AMERICAN SPORTS PUBLISHING COMPANY 

21 Warren Street, New York 

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Copyright, 1916 

BY 

American Sports Publishing Company 
New York 




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CONTENTS 

Pap;e 
Free Work ...•..,. 7 

Chest "Weights . . , , • , . 13 

Dumb Bells . , , , , , , • 21 

Wands ■.' 27 

Indian Clubs •••••••39 



EXPLANATION 

Some years ago I issued a small illustrated leaflet 
entitl-d ''Ten Mmutes' Exercise for Busy Men." These 
exercises were aimed to secure health, not at any particular 
form of muscular development or skill. They aimed to 
aff<^ct a man in his most important parts, that is, his 
digestion, his circulation and his respiration. 

If a man gets plenty of good food, and his digestive 
apparatus works it up into good rich blood; if the heart •'. 
strong and regular so that this good blood goes to all 
parts of the body with vigor and regularity, and if the 
respiratory and excretory apparatus is in such good order 
that this blood is kept pure, the fundamental conditions 
of health are laid. 

It is not so im])ortant to have big muscles as it is to 
have good digestion; it is not so imjjortant to have 
powerful muscles as it is to have a strong, regular heart ; 
it is not so imj^ortant to have great skill with one's 
muscles as to have good lungs and kidneys. 

These exercises, entitled "Ten Minutes' Exercise for 
Busy Men," aimed at health. The experience of ycais 
has demonstrated the efficiency of these exercises in 
securing the ends for which they were devised. Many 
letters have been written by men, testifying to the great 
benefit which they have secured from these few minutes 
of simple but vigorous work. 

Since the publication of this leaflet the correspondence 
schools of physical training have come into great activity. 
Their general aim is to build up big muscles. A somewhat 
careful investigation of them satisfies me that they are 
inferior to the exercises in this drill for purposes of build- 
ing up vigor and manliness. 



One of the most vigorous claims of some of these schools, 
namely, that the heart particularly is benefited by their 
work, is false, lor I have had case after case of men whose 
hearts have been injured by taking the correspondence 
schools' work when they were not in condition for it. 

The exercises in this pamphlet are recommended with 
the confidence of long, successful use. The results secured 
are better than those possible from the correspondence" 
school work in the specific directions mentioned. There 
has been an expressed desire for added variety; accord- 
ingly my associate, Mr. Hepbron, has prepared similar 
exercises to be taken with simple apparatus — wands, 
dumb-bells, chest-weights and Indian clubs — and I hope 
that equally good results will be secured from these 
additional drills, 

LUTHER H. GULICK, M.D. 



SPALDIN(rS ATHLETIC LIBRARl', 



This MINUTES' EXERCISE FOR 
BUSY MEN 



FREE WORK 



PLATE I.— FREE WORK. 




SPAI.D.NO-G ATTTT.ETIC LIBRARY. 9 

PLATE I.— FREE WORK. 

To be taken on rising. 

Jump out of bed; strip. If the floor is cold, put on a 
pair of thick, warm stockings. 

No. I.— ARM CIRCLES. 
Ten times. 

Fill your lungs before each exercise; arms at side on 
level with shoulders; describe a circle one foot in diameter 
with the arms while they are in this position; ten circles 
in five seconds. 

Rest a second; repeat exercise; rest; repeat; keep on 
until you have repeated five times. 

Put lots of snap into your work; breathe deep five 
seconds. Take in all the air you can; let out all the air 
you can. 

Xo. 2.— STATIONARY RUN. 

At the rate of fifteen steps in five seconds. One minute. 
Breathe deep ten seconds. 

No. .^— TWISTER. 

Ten times each way, thirty seconds. 
Keep your feet together. Don't bend your knees; bend 
your waist; don't be afraid, it won't break. 
Get way down on each side. 
Breathe deep five seconds. 

No. 4.— KNEADER. 
Thirty times, thirty seconds. 

First one leg, and then the other; squeeze hard; work 
fast. The bigger your abdomen, the more you need this. 

Breathe deep five seconds. 



PLATE II.— FREE WORK. 




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PLATE II.— FREE WORK. 

Xo. 5.— BEXDER. 
Thirty times, thirty seconds. 
Go way down ; come up straight. 
Breathe deep five seconds. 

Xo. 6.— STATIOXARY RUN. 

One and a half to three minutes. 

Begin and end slow. 

Run fast in the middle of the time. 

Lift your feet high; if constipated, run with your knees 
up in front at every step. 

Xo. 7. 

Take off your stockings; wring out a towel in cold 
water; rub all over; take your Turkish towel by both ends, 
and rub hard. If you are chilly aftenvards, the wate.- 
was too cold; the cooler it is, the better, if you are warm 
afterwards. 

Get dressed, and go to breakfast. If you can take 
twice this exercise, it will be better. Commence gradually, 
use long rests and few movements at first. If you don't 
you will be lame. You can easily prove this. 

Xo. 8. 

Take this same exercise just before going to bed, only 
don't hurry. 

If it keeps you awake, take it only in the morning. 
C See next page.) 



12 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 



These movements were specially selected to correct 
defects incident to school and office work, correct Hat 
chest, round shoulders, forward head, regulate digestion 
and assist nature in the elimination of the waste products 
of the system, and in conjunction with the bath to pro- 
duce that buoyant feeling which makes life worth living. 
Enter into the exercises with your whole being so as to 
produce copious perspiration. 

Never exercise within two hours after eating. 



SPALDINCJS ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 13 



TEN MINUTES' EXERCISE FOR 
BUSY MEN 



CHEST WEIGHT DRILL 



PLATE III.— CHEST WEIGHT DRILL. 







No. 2. 

Position : Same as 
No. I. 

From Position 
No. I carry arms 
down past sides to 
position shown. 
Then return to Posi- 
tion No. I. 

Repeat ten times. 

Arms straight; 
chest out; head up; 
legs straight. 

Strengthens back, 
upper arm and part 
of back. 



No. I. 
Position: As shown. 

Palms down ; arms 
straight ; chest out ; back 
flat; legs straight; feet 
apart, about 14 inches; 
weights about 6 inches 
from the floor. 




PLATE IV.— CHEST WEIGHT DRILL. 




X( 



1 a r to 
touch- 



Position : Sim 
Xo. I with hand< 
ing, thumbs up. 

From Position Xo. i 
carry arms through front 
horizontal to side horizon- 
tal, as shown, then return 
to Position Xo. i. 

Repeat ten times. 

Arms straight ; arms 
always level with shoul- 
ders. Don't allow feet to 
shift; body erect. 

Strengthens all waist 
muscles, aids digestion, 
corrects constipation, de- 
velops hips. 



Xo. 3. 

Position: Same as No. i. 

^ ^^ From Position No. I 
'-ai*'^ carry arms throu;jh 
side horizontal to position 
shown, then return to Posi- 
tion No. I. 

Repeat ten times. 

Arms straight; arni-j 
always level with shoulder;;; 
hips back; chest out; head 
up; try to touch shoulder 
blades together. 

• Strengthens back, upper 
arm and upper back. Es- 
pecially good in correcting 
round shoulders a^id flat 
chest. 



PLATE v.— CHEST 



Position: Same as No. i, 
except feet spread about i8 
inches 

Carry arms from Position 
No. I down to position shown, 
then return to Position No. i. 

Repeat ten times. 

Arms straight ; legs straight ; 
eyes looking at floor as shown. 

Aids digestion, corrects con- 
stipation, reduces size of ab- 
domen. 



WEIGHT DRILL. 



No. X. 



Position : S a m e ae 
Xo. 1. 

From Position No. i 
c a r r y arms overhead 
then return to Position 
No. T. 

Repeat ten times. 

Arms straight ; hips 
back; chest out; head 
back. Don't sway body 
back and forth. 

Corrects round shoul- 
ders and flat chest, devel- 
ops whole back arm. 




PLATE VI.— CHEST WEIGHT DRILL. 

No. 7. 

Position: Same as No. i. 

From Position No. i carry 
left arm down as shown, and 
rii^ht up, as shown, simul- 
taneously. Same movement 
with right arm down and 
left arm up, simultaneously. 
Continue the exercise, alter- 
nating the two movements 
descril)ed above. 

Repeat twenty times. 

Down arm straight; up 
arm llexed; grasp handles 
tightly. 

Develops the anus and 
shoulders . 




No. S. 
Position: Sanu- as No. t. 

C\irrv right arm from 
Position No. i to overhead, 
as shown, and left arm from 
Position No. i down past 
side, as shown, simultane- 
ouslv ; same movement with 
1-^ft arm overhead and right 
arm down past side, simul- 
taneously. Continue the 
ex3rcise, alternating the two 
movements. 

Repeat twenty tim s. 

Arms straight ; hips 1 )ack ; 
chest out; head up. 

Develop'' anus and 
shoulders . 




PLATE VII.— CHEST WEIGHT DRILL. 




Xo. 10. 

Position: Right 
side to machine, ami 
atsidehorizontal,fcci 
about 6 inches apart 

Carry arm frou 
position described 
to that shown ; return 
to position described. 

Repeat ten times. 

Same with left 
arm, with left side to 
machine. 

Arm straight; 
body erect. Pon't 
permit shouldernext 
machine to drop as 
movement is per- 
formed. 

Develops side of 
body and whole of 
front arm . 



Wo. 9. 

Position : Left side to machine, 
as shown ; arm Hexed across chest; 
feet about 6 inches apart. 

Carry arm from above position 
to position at side horizontal, 
level with shoulder; return to 
position. 

Repeat ten times. 

Straighten arm when beginning 
each movement; tlex arm at finish 
of each movement. 



Develops shoulder, arm, 

waisL 



side. 



PLATE VIIT.— CHEST WEIGHT DRILL. 




No. 12. 

Position : Same as shown 
feet about 6 inches apart 
bodv erect; ropes on top ol 
shoulders. 

Carry arms from i)Osition 
described above to over- 
head, return to position, 
ropes touchinjT; top of shoul- 
ders as described above. 

Repeat ten times. 

Arms straight; bod y 
erect. Don't sway hips 
forward during movement. 

Develops abdotninal mus- 
cles, chest muscles, whole 
front cirm. 



No. II. 

Position : Same as shown ; 
feet about 6 inches apart; 
body erect. 

Carry arms past sides tc 
front of body, level w^ith 
shoulders; return to posi- 
tion. 

Repeat ten times. 

Keep arms straight dur- 
ing movement; palms uj); 
hands while passing to be 
close to hips. Don t sway 
hips forward during move- 
ment. 

Develops chest muscles, 
front arms, front shoulder. 



20 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY, 



These movements were specially selected to correct 
defects incident to school and office work, correct flat 
chest, round shoulders, forward head, regulate digestion 
and assist nature in the elimination of the waste products 
of the system, and in conjunction with the bath to pro- 
duce that buoyant feeling which makes life worth living. 
Enter into the exercises with your whole being so as to 
produce copious perspiration. 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 



TEN MINUTES' EXtiRCISE FOR 
BUSY MEN 



DUMB BELL 13R1LL 



PLATE IX.— DUMB BELL DRILL. 




Xo. I. 

Position: Same as shown. 

(a) Lower arms through side horizontals to 
sides, return to position shown; inhale as 
arms ascend; exhale as arms descend. Repeat 
eight times. 

(d) Same through front horizontal to sides. 
Repeat eight times. 

{c) Keeping arms in position shown, bend 
at waist, first to left, then to right, performing 
a rocking movement. Repeat eight times. 

(d) Keeping arms in position shown, bend 
at waist, first front, then back, performing a 
rocking movement. Repeat eight times. 

Arms straight; expand chest when inhaling; 
contract chest when exhaling; raise on toes 
as arms go up. 

Increases lun^ capacity, aids digestion, cor- 
rects constipatiofi, deveicps lower leg muscles. 

No. 2. 

Position : Same as shown. 

{a) Separate arms and carry through side 
horizontals to sides of hips, return through 
side horizontals to position shown. Repeat 
eight times. 

{b) Lift arms and carry through front hori- 
zontal to sides of hips, return through front hori- 
zontal to position shown. Repeat eight times. 

ic) Place dumb bells on insteps, assume 
position shown and sit up; return to position 
as shown. Repeat eight times. 

Arms straight; legs straight. When per- 
forming {c) if the hands are held at front 
horizontal the exercise will not be so difhcult. 

Increases lung capacity, aids digestion, cor- 
rects constipation, develops abdonnnaL muscles . 



PLATE X.— DUMB BELL DRILL. 




grasp- 



Position: Same as shown; hands 
ing dumb bells under hips. 

Drop both legs to floor. 

(a) Flex left leg to position shown; leg 
straight, and return. Repeat eight times. 

(d) Same with right leg and return. 

(c) Same with both legs and return. 

(d) Same with left leg, knee bent, touch- 
ing chest and return. Repeat eiglit times. 

(r) Same with right leg and return. 
{/) Same with both legs and return. 
Care should be taken to keep legs straight 
ia), {d), {c) and fully bent in {d), (c), {/). 

Develops abdominal 
vinscles, aids digestion, 
corrects constipation^ 



No. 4. 
Position: Same as shown. 

{a) Stretch left leg to left side 
and return. Repeat four times. 

{b) Stretch right leg to right 
side and return. Repeat four 
times. 

(<:) Stretch both legs to both 
sides and return. Repeat four 
times. 

(d) Stretch left leg to rear and 
return. Repeat four times. 

(^) Same with right leg and 
return. Repeat four times. 

(/) Same with both legs and 
return. Repeat four times. 

Keep dumb bells on floor, 
stretch leg until it is straight. 

Aid^ digestion, corrects con- 
stipation, reduces abnormal ab- 
domen, develops legs atid hips. 




PT.ATE XI.— DUMB BELL DRILL. 




(a) Raise to upright position; return to above position. 
Repeat four times. 

(d) Same with hands at front horizontals. 
(c) Same with hands overhead. 

{d) Same with arms folded in front. 

When arms are at horizontal posi- 
tion they should be straight and level 
with shoulders. 

Develops equipoise, aids digestion, 
corrects constipation, exercises larger 
leg fuuscles. 

No. 6. 

Position: Same as No. i. 

From position bend over until bells 
touch floor in front of each foot, 
return to position. Repeat four times. 

Keep arms and legs straight. 

Affects back of legs strongly and 
materially assists the functions of the 
trunk organs. 



PLATE XII.— DUMB BELL DRILL. 




Position: Same as \o. i. - '-^- / • 

(a) From position bend over left leg obliquely until dumb 
bells t n\ch tloor in front of left foot as shown. Repeat four times. 

(<?■) Same to right. Repeat 4 times. 

(c) From position swing dumb bells through front horizontals to 
between legs; return bending well back at hips. Repeat four times. 

In practicing (a) and (/») keep rear leg straight, bending knee 
of front leg; in practicing (r) keep both legs straight. 

Dt'vclops leq^ Diusc/rs, stretches viuscles and tendons^ aids 
digestion, corrects constipation. 




Position: Same as shown. ^* 

Lower to floor, chin touching, return to above position. 
Repeat four times. 

Keep legs clear of floor when in above position ; rest on dumb 
bells and toes only. 

Develops arms, shoulders and legs. 



Spalding's athletic L-iBitAttX. 



Exercise every day. If you don't, you cannot say that 
it is a failure; you are the failure. 

Keep it up while traveling. 

I. — Arm Circles 30 seconds. 

Breathe deep 5 

2. — Run I minute. 

Breathe 10 seconds. 

3. — Twister 30 

Breathe 5 

4. — Kneader 30 

Breathe 5 

5. — Back Bender 30 

Breathe 5 

6. — Run I minute 30 

Breathe 10 

7. — Bathe 4 minutes 50 

Total 10 minutes. 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIURARV. 27 



TEN MINUTES' EXERCISE FOR 
BUSY MEN 



WAND EXERCISES 



PLATE XIII.— WAND EXERCISES. 




SPALDING ti ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 29 



PLATE XIII. —WAXD EXERCISES. 

Xo. I. 

Position: Unless otherwise stated, this attitude will be 
understood as "Position" throughout the wand exercises. 

Xoticc the feet are about eighteen inches apart. 

Xo. 2, 
Position: Same as Xo. i. 

Swing wand to overhead as shown: return to position. 
Repeat ten times. 
Exercises arms, shoulders and chest. 

Xo. 3. 
Position: Same as Xo. i. 

Swing to overhead; bend body to carry wand down to 
knees or insteps; return to position. 
Repeat ten times. 
Exercises chest, arms, hack, abdomen and legs. 

Xo. 4. 
Position: Same as Xo. r. 

Curl wand to chest, as shown, and return to position. 
Repeat ten times. 
Exercises shoulders and arms. 



PLATE XIV.— WAND EXERCISES. 




SPALDINGS ATHLETIC LILUAUY. 31 



PLATE XIV.— AVAXD EXERCISES. 

Xo. 5. 
Position; Wand overhead, as shown. 

Bend to left and right, let wand follow movement of 
body. 

Repeat ten times. 

Exercises waist and abdomen. 

Xo. 6. 

Position: Same as X(>. 1. 

Carry wand overhead and lower to back of shoulders 
return to ])osition. 
Rejjeat ten times. 

Exercises ar'.n, sJioiiIdcrs and back. 

Xo. 7. 

Position : Same as Xo. i . 

Raise wand forward to level of shoulders, and simul- 
taneously s(]uat as s.iov.n ; return to ])osition. 
Repeat ten times. 

Exercises shoulders, ar)ns and legs. 

Xo. 8. 

Position: Same as Xo. i. 

Raise wand forward to level of shoulders; carry to side, 
twisting body simultaneously — first left, then right. 
Repeat ten times. 

Exercises sJionlders, icaist and hips. 



PLATE XV.— WAND EXERCISES. 




SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRAilli 33 

PLATE XV.— WAND EXERCISES. 

Xo. 9. 
Position: oame as Xo. i. 

Raise wand to overhead, and simultaneously rear step 
with left foot ; return to position. 
Repeat ten times. 

Same with rij^ht leg to rear. 
Repeat ten times. 

Same alternating^ the feet. 
Repeat ten times. 

Exercises legs, chest and shoulders. 

Xo. 10. 
Position: Same as Xo. i. 

Raise wand to overhead, oblique step with left foot and 
end liody, bringing wand to knee or instep; return wand 
o overhead, then to position. 

Repeat ten times. 

Same with right leg. 
Repeat ten times. 

Exercises chest, shoulders, abdomen, legs and hips. 

Xo. 1 1. 
Tosition: Same as Xo. i. 

Swing wand to overhead, allowing the eyes to follow 
direction of wand; return to position. 
Repeat ten times. 
Exercises chest, neck and shoidders. 

Xo. 12. 

Position: Same as Xo. i. 

Raise wand to overhead, oblique step with left foot, 
bend body and carry wand to knee or instep of right leg; 
return to overhead, then to position. 

Repeat ten times. 

Same with right foot. 
Repeat ten times. 

Exercises chest, shoulders, legs, abdomen and hips. 



PLATE XVI.— WAND EXERCISES. 




SPALDINCiS ATHLETIC LiBUAKY. 



PLATE XVI.— WAXD EXERCISES. 

Xo. 1^. 

Position: Same as Xo. i. 

Swing wand overhead and down to back ot hiDS. a: 
shown; return to position. 
Repeat ten times. 

Exercises back and shoulder muscles. 

Xo. 14. 

Position: Unless otherwise stated, this attitude const* 
tutes "Position" for remaining movements. 



Position: Same as Xo. 14. 

Raise left knee as high as possible ; return to position. 

Repeat ten times. 

Same with right knee; wand in right hand. 

Repeat ten times. 

Exercises leg, and abdominal muscles. 

Xo. 16. 
Position: Same as Xo. 14- 
Sink to squat, as shown : return to position. 
Repeat ten times. 
Exercises legs, abdomen and back. 



PLATE XVII.— WAND EXERCISES. 




SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 37 

PLATE XVII.— WAND EXERCISES. 

Xo. 17. 

Position: Same as Xo. 14. 

Stationary run, retaining grasp on wand. Run for thirty- 
seconds. 

Exercises legs, develops hing power and heart. 

Xo. 18. 

Position: Same as Xo. 14. 

Raise wand to overhead, bend body; twist wand to pass 
between legs, as shown. 
Repeat ten times. 

Exercises arms, waist, abdomen and legs. 

Xo. 1.,. 
Position : Lying on floor, wand resting on front of legs. 

Raise wand forward to level of shoulders, and simul- 
taneously sit up, as shown. 
Repeat ten times. 

Exercises abdomen slrongly. 

Xo. 20. 
Position: Lying on floor, wand as shown. 

Raise legs to right angle, and simultaneously raise wand 
to perpendicular. 
Repeat ten times. 

Exercises chest and abdomen. 

Xo. 21. 

Position: Same as Xo. 14. 

Raise wand to overhead, stretch body to full length, and 
rise on toes at end of stretch. 
Repeat ten times. 

Exercises legs, chest and arms. 



SrALDIXGS ATHLETIC LIBRARY:. 



TEN MINUTES' EXERCISE FOR 
BUSY MEN 



INDIAN CLUB EXERCISES 



PLATE XVIII.— INDIAN CLUB EXERCISES. 




SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 41 



PLATE XVIII.— INDIAN CLUB EXERCISES. 

Xo. I. 
Position: Club in right hand, as shown. 

Full swing to right, passing front of body on return; 
swing to ])osition. 
Repeat ten times. 

Same, in opposite direction with same hand. 
Repeat ten times. 

Xo. 2. 

Position: Club in left hand, as shown. 
Repeat E.xercise Xo. i to the left ten times. 

No. 3. 
Position: As shown. 

Same as Xo. i. using both clubs. 
Repeat ten times. 

Same as Xo. 2, using l>oth clubs. 
Repeat ten times. 

No. 4. 
Position: Club in right hand at position of No. i. 

Describe a circle, as shown, to right. 
Repeat ten times. 



PLATE XIX.— INDIAN CLUB EXERCISES. 



#^^, 




SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LinRARY. 43 



PLATE XTX— TXDTAX CLUB EXERCISES. 

No. 5. 
Position: Club in left hand at position of No. i. 

Describe a circle, as shown, to left. 
Repeat ten times. 

No. 6. 
Position: Clubs at position of No. i. 

Describe a circle behind both shoulders; ends of clubs 
pointed, as shown, and continuing to the left to position. 
Repeat ten tiines. 

No. 7. 
Position: Clubs at position of No. r. 

Same as No. 6, in opposite direction. 
Repeat ten times. 

No. 8. 
Position: Club in right hand, as shown. 

Forward circle, allowing the club end to fall forward 
and circle the outside of arm. 
Repeat ten times. 

Same with left hand. 
Repeat ten times. 



PLATE XX.— IxNDIAN CLUB EXERCISES. 




BPALDINGS ATULETIC LIBRARY. 



PLATE XX.— INDIAN CLUB EXERCISES. 

No. 9. 
Position: Club in right hand, as shown. 

Rear circle, allowing the club end to fall toward body 
and circle outside of arm. 
Repeat ten times. 

Same with left hand. 
Repeat ten times. 

Xo. 10. 
Position : Club in right hand at position of No. i: 

Describe forward full-arm circle to position. 
Cut shows club in downward flight to rear. 
Repeat ten times. 

Xo. 1 1. 

Position : Clubs in both hands, as shown, parallel with 
floor. 

Descril)e a full-arm circle, passing over the head each 
time. Allow the body to sway with the movement of the 
clubs. 

Repeat ten times. 

Xo. 12. 
Position: Clubs in both hands at position of No. i. 

Swing forward and down to between legs, as shown j 
return to ])osition. 
Repeat ten times. 



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Spalding Chest Weight No 2 Spalding Chest Weight No. 12 Spalding Chest Weight No. 5 



No- 2. A good machine for home use; 
noiseless and durable. Well made and 
easy running. Rods are i^s-inch cop- 
pered spring steel. Weights are 3-lb. 
iron dumb bells, one to each carriage, 
and may be removed and used as 
dumb bells. Wall and floor boards 
are hard wood, nicely finished and 
stained. All castings heavily japanned. 
Every part oF machine guaranteed free 
.of defect Each, $6.00 



No. 12. This machine, especially designed 
for home exercise, will be found high 
grade in every particular. Cast iron parts 
are all nicely japanned. The wheels are 
iron, turned true on centers, and have 
hardened steel cone point bearings. The 
guide rods are spring steel, copper- 
plated. The weight carriage has remov. 
able felt bushings, noiseless and durable. 
Elach handle is equipped with 10 pounds 
of weights Each, $12.00 



No. 5. Because of its adjustment feature, 
which permits of all lower, as well as 
direct chest movements, this machine 
really combines two machines in one, 
and is particularly suitable where space 
is a consideration. The various changes 
are made by raising or lowering the cen- 
ter arm, requiring but a few seconds. 
Japan finish. Each machine is equipped 
with I6pound8of weights. Ela., $15.00 
Elxtra weights for above, \ '^i lbs. Ea., .20 



Spalding Chest and Neck Attachment 



Spalding Foot and Leg Attachment 



For business men. Overcomes tendency to forward head, This provides a local exerciser for all muscles of the leg. 
due to continuous work at desk. For women, will help As such it is an excellent device for strengthening weak 
develop a nicely rounded neck. muscles, toning up others and giving exercise to stiff joints. 





No. 3. Heavy cowhide. Ready for use by simply snap- 
ping to one of the handles or both. ... . Each, $1.59 



No. 2. Heavy cowhide. Readily attached to one handle or 
both: can be worn with or without shoe. . Each, $1.50 



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SPALDING CHAIN BELT ROWING MACHINE No. 600 

Suitable Alike for the Athlete or the Ordinary Man or Woman 



No. 600. The ideal boat for home use and train* 
ing purposes. Brings the 'exercise usually 
obtained on river or lake into the home or bed* 
room. Fitted with roller seat and adjustable 
shoes to fit either a tall or a short persoiu 
Thumb-nut arrangement controlling belt allows 
more or less friction to be thrown into the run- 
ning parts, imitating the resistance which exists 
when forcing a row boat through the water. 
The resistance may be reduced for the weaker 
sex or increased to suit the strongest athlete. 
Oars are pivoted in such a way that operator 
can handle and turn them same as he -would 
during the return and feathering motion with 
a boat oar. Floor space required, 6x5 
feet Each. $30.00 




Operated just lik 



SPALDING FRICTION ROWING MACHINE No. 119 



No. 119. The means used to produce the resist- 
ance is a simple friction clutch, which takes 
instant hold at the commencement of the stroke 
and retains the pressure till its completion, 
when it instantly releases it, precisely as in a 
boat. Quickly taken apart without loosening 
any bolts or screws. Elach machine is adjust- 
able to any amount of friction or resistance 
Do noljuse oil on friction cylinder. If its action iV 
not perfectly smooth a little clear soap rubbed 
lis surface will properly correct its action. Floor 
space required, 4^i feet by 4, '2 feet. 

Complete. $20.00 




SPALDING ROWING ATTACHMENTS 



connection only with chest weights, like Spalding 



For use with No. S Chest Weight Machines 
Particularly suitable for home use. Can be detached from the weight machine quickly and put away in_ a very small 
space until the next opportunity for use presents itself. To be used 
No. 5 (see opposite page) which have 

center arm adjustment, or with handles C^--t^ t )■"— — 1 il 

arranged so that they can be pulled from ^ — .. 

a bracket close to the floor. X.^^^JiK^ ^y^ 




No. R. Designed to fill the demand for a low priced 
article of this kind, built along substantial lines. 
Gives entire satisfaction. Floor space required, 
4>^ feet by 12 inches Complete, $7.50 



This, attachment, as will be noted, has out-riggers and 
arms similar to the rowing machine, and offers a great variety of 
work when used in connection with chest weight. Floor space 
required. AYt feet by 4>^ feet Complete, $10.00 



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SPALDING HOME GYMNASIUM BOARD 

A complete gymnasium for the home on one board. Floor spacTe required, 
3 feet by 2 feet. Height, 8 feet. Floor board and staple plate only are 
attached permanently. Upper board is held in position by pressure of guy 
rod and will not mar the wall in the slightest degree. 

Consists of Board, with attachments for fastening to floor of room, 

so that walls need not be marred. $10.00 

Spalding Abdominal Masseur 10.00 

No. PR. Spalding Adjustable Disk. Complete with Striking Bag. 8.00 
No. 2. Spalding Chest Weight Machine, including pair of 5-lb. 

Dumb Bells 6.00 

Complete, all attached, $34.00 

Board itself will be furnished separately if desired. .... Each, $10.00 

As the complete outfit is made up and carried in stock by us, equipped as 
noted above, we cannot supply board with different articles already attached. 



Spalding Automatic Abdominal Masseur 

Useful for treatment of constipation, based upon the principle of mus- 
cular contraction (the force which nature uses). It effectually applies force 
in the same direction that nature does, and will gradually discard the use of 
cathartics. A few moments' use each night, before retiring, and in the 
morning, upon arising, is all that is necessary. Its action upon the liver and 
stomach is equally as prompt and effective, and derangements of these 
organs are speedily remedied. . . . . .... . Complete, $10.00 



Spalding Bar Stall Bench Spalding Leather Covered Shot 

No. A. For abdominal massage 
An iron ball, wound with electric 
tape and then covered with very 
soft, smooth grade of horSe hide. 
6 or 8 lbs, weight. . Each. $5.00 







No' 205. Hard pine, strong 
and substantial. Top padded 
with hair felt, canvas covered. 
Preferable, for sanitary reasons 
that canvas be painted (a spe- 
cial elastic paint isused), unless 
specified, stock benches will be 
so furnished. . Each. $4.00 



Spalding Bar Stalls 

No. 20H. Adapted for use in the home; compact, 
of simple construction, used for the greatest variety 
of movements affecting every part of the body, 
and especially abdomen and chest movements. 
Erected against wall, behind door, or any flat 
surface. 8 feet high, 36 inches v^de and extends 
6 inches into room. Floor space required, 
I ft. by 2% ft. Height. 8 ft. Per section. $8.00 




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SPALDING WRIST MACHINES 




No. HP. Formed of five cords of heavy elastic, 
durable in quality. Has two handles, one at each 
end, and strength may be varied by using with 
different numbers of cords. A very beneficiaJ 
article of exercise Each. $1.50 

SPALDING ELASTIC 

No. 3. Spalding"Special 





Strengthen and develop 

fingers, hands, wrists, arm and 

forearm. Cures cramps and stiffness of joints. 

No. 1. Elastic cord, wood handle. Each, 25c. 

No. 2. Elastic cord, cork handle. " 50c. 

No. 3. Metal springs, wood handle. " 30c. 

EXERCISERS 



Elastic Ejcerciser, 
with chart of exercises. Complete in box, 
with charts, door hinge attachment and 
package of hooks. Choice of heavy or 
medium cable. Improved in quality and 

finish Each. $5.00 

No. 1 . Spalding " Standard " Elastic Elxer- 
ciser, with a chart of exercises. Complete ^ 
in box, with door hinge attachment and 
package of hooks. Choice of either heavy 

or medium cable ELach, $3.00 

No. 0. Spalding "Lively" Elastic Exerciser, 
with chart of exercises. Complete in box, 
with door hinge attachmerrt and package of 
hooks. Choice of heavy or medium cable. 
Each. $2.00 
EXTRA CABLES 

Complete with Swivel End*, for Spalding 

Elastic Ezerciter* 

If noi Specified, medium tension will be sent. 

Style C. Cable only, for No. 3 Elastic Exerciser. Heavy or medium tension. Each, $2.50 

Style B. Cable only, for No. 1 Elastic Exerciser. Heavy ormedium tension. " 1.50 

Style A. Cable only, for No. Exerciser. Either heavy or medium tension. " 1 .25 

SPALDING ELASTIC HOME EXERCISER-no pulleys 

It is readily attached to door frame, window casing or any convenient place in room, 
ia absolutely noiseless, takes very No.lH. Heavy Tension Elastic. Each. $1.00 
ilittle space, and can be quickly No.2M. Medium Tension Elastic. " 1.00 
removed when not in use. No. 3L. Light Tension El»Btic. " .90 





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SPALDING TRADE-MARK INDIAN CLUBS 

STAINED FINISH 

Good material, and far superior in shape and finish 

to the best clubs of other makes. Each pair wrapped 

in paper bag. 

Model BS — Weights specified are far each club. 
YzVo. Pr.,35c.ir$3.36Dz. ]j4\h. PT.,55c.if$5.76 Dz. 
3^1b. " 40c.^ 3.96 " 2 lb. " 70c.ic 7.20 " 
1 lb. '• 45c.* 4.U " 3 lb. " SSc.-^ 9.12 " 

Spalding Exhibition Clubs 

Handsomely finished in ebonite ; for exhibition and 

stage purposes. The clubs are hollow, with large 

body and although extremely light, represent a club 

weighing three pounds or more. 

No. A. Ebonite finish Pair, $3.50 

No. AA. With German silver bands. . " 5.00 

No. AA 




Indian Club and Dumb Bell Hangers ^""^^'^^ 

Made of Iron and Nicely Japanned 

No. 1 Pair, 15c. -* $1.68 Doz. 

No. IM. Mounted on oak strips . " 25c. -^ 2.70 " 

Savage Bar Bell 




Especially designed by Dr. Watson L. Savage 
Model S. Has large pear-shaped ends, with a flexible hickory shaft one-half inch 
in diameter, producing a vibratory exercise similar to that obtained with the 
French wand Each, 50c. if $5.W Doz. 



Spalding Ash Bar Bells 



» 



School Wand 



^fg| No. 2. Selected material, highly pol- 
^^ ished,5 ft. long. Each,45c.*-^'>^.56'Z)2;. 

Calisthenic Wand 



No. 4. 4 '2 feet long. 1 inch diameter. 
Black finish. Each, 15c. * $1-U Doz. 



N0.3. 3)4 ft. long. Straight grain maple, 
black finish. Each, 12c. * $1.20 Doz. 

The prices printed in italics opposite items marked with if will be quoted only on orders for one 
dozen pairs or viorc on sizes up to one pound, and on one-half dozen pairs or more on sizes over 
one pound in weight. On Wands and Bar Bells quantity prices will be allowed on one-half dozen 

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Spalding Spring Grip Dumb Bells 

Manufactured by A. G. Spalding & Bros. 

These dumb bells are made in two halves connected by steel 
springs — as specified in the Sandow patent, which expired 
August 8, 1916— the effort necessary in gripping, making it 
necessary to continually devote the whole mind to each move- 
ment. This concentration of will power on each muscle in- 
volved is what is responsible for the great results obtained 
through properly exercising with them. 

Black Enameled Bells, Springs Nickel-Plated and Polished 

No. 6. MEN'S. Seven steel springs Pair, $2.50 

No. 5. MEN'S. Five steel springs " 2.00 

No. 4. LADIES'. Five steel springs " 1.50 

No. 2. BOYS". Four steel springs " 1.25 

We include with each pair of Spalding Spring Grip Dumb 
Bells a chart of exercises and full instructions for using. This 
is the most complete exercising chart ever devised and yet it 
is very plain and easy to understand. Profusely illustrated. 





Spalding Trade-Mark Wood Dumb Bells 

Model AW. Stained Finish 

Made of good material and superior in shape and finish to 
the best wood dumb bells of other makes. Each pair wrapped 

in paper bag. Weights specified are for each bell. 

mh. Pair, 35c. -k.f 3.3(1 Doz. 1 lb. Pair, 45c. if $I^.UDoz. 

Hlb. " 40c.* 3.90 " n<lb.- " 55c.* 5.70 " 

2 lb. Pair. 70c. * $7.20 Doz. 

Spalding Iron Dumb Bells 

Made on approved models, nicely balanced and finished in 
black enamel. Sizes 2 to 40 lbs. . . Pound, 6c. * 5c. lb. 

Over 40 lbs '• 8c.if6y2c.lb. 

Bar Bells, weight 25 lbs. or more for complete Bar Bell, sup- 
plied regularly with steel handles, length 3 feet between 

bells 12c. Ih.iflu'Ac. lb. 

Bar Bells, weight 25 lbs. or more for complete Bar Bell, with 
steel handles, either shorter or longer than regular length, as 

noted above 15c. lb. * i,!?Kc. i6. 

Prices for Bar Bells, weighing other than above, quoted 

on application. 

Quantity prices in italics will be allowed on 25 lbs. or more 

of iron dumb bells or 100 lbs. or more of bar bells. 



Spalding Nickel-Plated Dumb Bells 



No. IN. 
No. 2N. 



1 lb. 
21b. 



Pair, $ .95 * $10.26 Doz. 
•• 1.15* 12.42 " 



Nickel-Plated and Polished 

Pair. 40c. if .n.32 Doz. No. 3N. 31b. 

" 65c.* 7.02 " No.4N. 41b. 

No. 5N. Pair, $1.35 * ■$L'^.r>s Doz. 
Orders for other weights than 1 to 5 lbs., as listed, cannot be accepted. 

The prices printed in italics opposite items marked with * will be quoted only on orders for one 
dozen pairs or more on sizes up to one pound, ayul on one-half dozen pairs or more on sizes over 
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EFFICIENT APPARATUS 
FOR THE GYMNASIUM 



W/E MANUFACTURE and sell direct complete 
^ gymnasium outfits. Spalding apparatus is the 
result of twenty-five years of concentrated thought 
on the subject of efficiency as applied to gymnasium 
work. In every piece you will find exclusive refine- 
ments of adjustments, design and construction. 

(CONSULTATION with architects, prior to the 
completion of plans or during the course of con- 
struction, is solicited and imposes no obligation. 

DLANS and suggested lists of complete outfits will 
be supplied free of charge or obligation to com- 
mittees and others interested on receipt of full 
information as to conditions, use of gymnasium, 
construction of building, etc. 

A. G. SPALDING & BROS., Inc. 

Gymnasium Factory 

CHICOPEE, MASS. 



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DURAND STEEL LOCKERS 

having found their quahty and workmanship to be in 
keeping with the class of work manufactured by them. 

For prices, catalogues or other information, communicate with 

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"OFFICIAL NATIONAL LEAGUE" 

(REG. U. S. PAT. OFF.) 

BALL 



PATENT CORK CENTER 

(Patented Augrust 31. 1909) 




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THE OFFICIAL BALL OF THE WORLD SERIES 

Adopted by the National League in 1878 

Is the only ball used in Championship games since 
that time and has now been adopted for twenty 
years more, making a total adoption of fifty-four 
years. Each ball wrapped in tin foil, packed in a 
separate box, and sealed in accordance w^ith the 
CORh latest League regulations. Warranted tc last a full 
game w^hen used under ordinary conditions. 

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STANDARD QLIALITY 

An article that is ut>iversally given the appellation "Standard" is thereby conceded to be the Criterion, to which art 
compared all other things of a similar nature. For instance, the Gold Dollar of the United States is the Standard unit 
oi currency, because it must legally contain a specific proportion of pure gold, and the fact of its being Genuine is 
guaranteed by the Government Stamp thereon. As a protection to the users of this currency against counterfeiting and 
other tricks, considerable money is expended in maintaining a Secret Service Bureau of Experts. Under the law, citizen 
manufacturers must depend to a great extent upon Trade-Marks and similar devices to protect themselves against coun* 
terfeit products— without the aid of "Government Detectives" or "Public Opinion" to assist them. 

Consequently the "Consumer's Protection" against misrepresentation and "inferior quality" rests entirely upon the 
integrity and responsibility of the "Manufacturer." 

A. G. Spalding & Bros, have, by their rigorous attention to "Quality," for forty years, caused their Trade-Mark to 
become known throughout the world as a Guarantee of Quality as dependable in their field as the U. S. Currency is in its field- 

Thc necessity of upholding the guarantee of the Spalding Trade-Mark and maintaining the Standard Quality of their 
Athletic Goods, is, therefore, as obvious as is the necessity of the Government in maintaining a Standard Currency. 

Thus each consumer is not only insuring himself but also protecting other consumers when he assists a Reliable 
Manufacturer in upholding his Trade-Mark and all that it stands for. Therefore, we urge all users of our- Athletic 
Goods to assist us iti maintaining the Spalding Standard of Elxcellence, by insisting that our Trade-Mark be plainly 
stamped on all athletic goods which they buy, because without this precaution our best efforts towards" maintaining 
Standard Quality and preventing fraudulent substitution will be ineffectual. 

Manufacturers of Standard Articles invariably suffer the reputation of being high-priced, and this sentiment isfostere<l 
and emphasized by makers of "inferior goods," with whom low prices are the main consideration. 

A manufacturer of recognized Standard Goods, with a reputation to uphold and a guarantee to protect, must nece». 
•arily have higher prices than a manufacturer of cheap goods, whose idea of and basis of a claim for Sundard Quality 
depends principally upon the eloquence of the salesman. ^yf 

We know from experience that there is no quicksand more unstable ^^^^^^^^^^ J^ "* .^^ 

than poverty in quality— and we avoid this quicksand by Standard Quality. ^^/^yC ^^^<«^^'«*<^/^^^^^^ 



STANDARD POLICY 

A Standard Quality must be inseparably linked to a Standard Policy. 

Without a definite and Standard Mercantile Policy, it is impossible for a Manufacturer to long maintain a Standard Quality. 

To market his goods through the jobber, a manufacturer must provide a profit for the jobber as well as for the retail 
dealer. To meet these conditions of Dual Profits, the manufacturer is obliged to set a proportionately high list price on 
his goods to the consumer. 

To enable the glib salesman, when booking his orders, to figure out attractive profits to both the jobber and retailer, 
ihese'high list prices are absolutely essential; but their real purpose will have been served when the manufacturer has 
secured his order from the jobber, and the jobber has secured his order from the retailer. 

However, these deceptive high list i^rices arc not fair to the consumer, who does not. and, in reality, is not ever 
expected to pay these fancy list prices. 

When the season opens for the sale of such goods, with their misleading but alluring high list pnces, the retailer 
begins to realize his responsibilities, and grapples with the situation as best he can, by offering "special discounts," which 
vary with local trade conditions. 

Under this system of merchandising, the profits to both the manufacturer and the jobber are assured'; but as there ia 
no stability maintained in the prices to the consumer, the keen competition amongst the local dealers invariably leads to a 
demoralized cutting of prices by which the profits of the retailer are practically eliminated. 

This demoralization always reacts on the manufacturer. The jobber insists on lower, and still lower, prices. The 
manufacturer, in his turn, meets this demand for the lowering of prices by the only way open to him, viz.; the cheapening 
and degrading of the quality of his product. 

The foregoing conditions became so intolerable that,'il7 years ago, in 1899, A. G. Spalding & Bros, determined to rectify 
this demoralization in the Athletic Goods Trade, and inaugurated what has since become known as "The Spalding Policy." 

The "Spalding Policy" eliminates the jobber entirely, so far as Spalding Goods are concerned, and the retail dealer 
secures the supply of Spalding Athletic Goods direct from the manufacturer by which the retail dealer is assured a fair, 
legitimate and certain profit on all Spalding Athletic Goods, and the consumer is assured a Standard Quality and i« 
protected from imposition. 

The "Spalding Policy" is decidedly for the interest and protection of the users of Athletic Goods, and acts in two way*: 

fIRST.— The uier U aunred of genuine Official Standard Athletic Good*. 

SECOND. — Ai manufacturcn, we can proceed with confidence in purchaiing at the proper time, the very best raw 

materials re<]uired in the manufacture of our various soods, well ahead of their respective seasons, and this enables us to pr<^ 

Tide the necessary quantity and absolutely maintain the Spalding Standard oC Quality. 

All retail dealers handling Spalding Athletic Goods are requested to supply consumers at our regular printed catalogua 
prices— neither more nor less— the same prices that similar goods are sold for in oiir New York, Chicago and other storea^ 

All Spalding dealers, as well iis users of Spalding Athletic Goods, are treated exactly aUke, and no special rebate* or 
discriminations artf allowed to anyone. 

This, briefly, is the "Spalding Policy," which has already been in successful operation for the past 17 yearib and wdl 
l>e indefinitely continued. 

In other words, "The Spalding Policy" is a "square deal" for everybody. 

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Price 10 cents each 



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